Test requirements:
- Fuses for engine electronics OK
See appropriate System Wiring Diagram article.
- Ground (GND) connections at engine and transmission OK
- Battery voltage at least 12.5 V
- Exhaust system free of leaks.
- Vehicles with automatic transmission: Selector lever in position "P" or "N".
- Electrical consumers switched off (radiator fan must NOT run during test).
- A/C switched off.
- No DTCs in DTC memory; check DTC memory. See MODE 3: CHECK DTC MEMORY .
- Throttle valve angle 12.0 to 16.0%. See "PID 17: Throttle valve position (absolute)", MODE 1: CHECK MEASURED VALUES .
Let vehicle cool off with the ignition switched off until the following conditions are met:
- Intake air temperature 10 to 50 °C. See "PID 15: Intake air temperature"; MODE 1: CHECK MEASURED VALUES .
- Coolant temperature approximately Intake Air Temperature (10 to 50 °C). See "PID 05: Coolant temperature"; MODE 1: CHECK MEASURED VALUES .